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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.81, 22,388.38 and 6,160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.81, 22,388.38 and 6,160.59 is: 9,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.81 : 22,388.38 = 6,160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.81/22,388.38 = 6,160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.81x = 22,388.38 × 6,160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.81x = 137,925,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,925,629.94/14,926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.13

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